Add 18/28 and 48/80
18/28 + 48/80 is 87/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 80 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 20 = 560,
18/28 = 18 × 20/28 × 20 = 360/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
48/80 = 48 × 7/80 × 7 = 336/560 - Add the two like fractions:
360/560 + 336/560 = 360 + 336/560 = 696/560 - 696/560 simplified gives 87/70
- So, 18/28 + 48/80 = 87/70
In mixed form: 117/70
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